Help community members understand the benefits of enhancing and preserving our cultural resources.

Encourage participation of every resident in the arts, humanities and heritage of our county.

These goals reflect the mission of the Oregon Cultural Trust, which was established to support and protect Oregon Culture. Funding of the JCCC is through multiple sources including revenue-sharing of the Oregon Cultural Trust’s collection of directed tax dollars and license plate sales and donations.

Applying for a grant

The regular grant application period is now open, running from September 1 through October 15, 2018. Most grant awards are between $500 and $1500.

To apply for a grant, an individual or group must present a proposal to benefit the residents of Josephine County. Note that JCCC does not intend to annually fund any one specific project. Proposals must meet one or more of the prioritiesof the JCCC as listed:

Increase the educational opportunities for arts, heritage and humanities for children.

Encourage more cultural celebrations.

Increase public art (public art is interpreted to mean sculpture and other objects in the public view).